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Words with Prefix “klems-” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words starting with the prefix “klems-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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klems- From 'klemmen' (to clamp), Germanic origin, adjectival function.
klemschroevendraaier
5 syllables20 letters
klems·schroe·ven·draai·er
/ˈklɛm.sχrœː.vən.draːi̯.ər/
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The word 'klemschroevendraaier' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'adjustable wrench/screwdriver'. It is divided into five syllables: klems-schroe-ven-draai-er, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'draai'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. It's composed of a prefix 'klems-', root 'schroef-', and suffixes '-en' and '-draaier'.